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England stars go on scenic bike ride in fresh Southgate training approach

18 June 2024 , 10:03
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Some England stars looked the part on two wheels
Some England stars looked the part on two wheels

ENGLAND stars enjoyed a scenic bike ride after kicking off their Euros campaign with a win over Serbia.

Jude Bellingham scored a 13th-minute winner in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday in a tight game of few chances.

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Declan Rice and John Stones looked the part alongside Bukayo SakaCredit: Getty
Jude Bellingham had a moment to relax after his man of the match performance
Jude Bellingham had a moment to relax after his man of the match performanceCredit: Getty
Marc Guehi was in good spirits after making his Euros debut
Marc Guehi was in good spirits after making his Euros debutCredit: Getty
England captain Harry Kane looked deep in conversation with Jordan Pickford
England captain Harry Kane looked deep in conversation with Jordan PickfordCredit: Getty
Jarrod Bowen seemed to enjoy his cycle ride
Jarrod Bowen seemed to enjoy his cycle rideCredit: Getty

The Three Lions talisman was the star performer and he unwound with a bike trip near England's base in central Germany.

England are staying at the plush Weimarer Land Golf Hotel and Spa and went for a cycle around the nearby forests.

All 26 players in the squad picked up a mountain bike and helmet as boss Gareth Southgate sought to instil a bit of relaxation.

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Winger Jarrod Bowen looked delighted to be on two wheels as he posed by standing on his pedals.

John Stones and Declan Rice also looked the part as they flashed the camera a smile alongside Bukayo Saka.

Marc Guehi appeared to be in a cheery mood after impressing in his Euros debut.

The squad is recouping ahead of their second Euro 2024 clash against Denmark on Thursday.

It remains to be seen whether Southgate will mix up a winning team after Phil Foden and captain Harry Kane underwhelmed against Serbia.

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Alan Shearer explained Kane had a different role against Serbia, which saw him more isolated.

The former England striker said: "Harry Kane’s role in Sunday’s Euro 2024 win against Serbia was different to what we are used to seeing him do for England, but it was just as important for the team.

"We know Kane can drop deep and play wonderful passes forward for runners to get behind the opposition but, whether we were on top in the game or under pressure, he had another job to do in Gelsenkirchen.

"As he explained afterwards, he stayed high early on because Serbia were defending deep and marking man-to-man.

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"If he had dropped into midfield he would have brought a defender back with him, when we wanted to give our midfielders and other forwards as much room and time on the ball as possible.

"The plan was to leave the midfield to it because, although Kane was not getting the ball, he was still drawing defenders to him, which allowed our other players more space."

Kieran Trippier's face was a picture of concentration
Kieran Trippier's face was a picture of concentrationCredit: Getty
The England squad went on a bike ride near their base in central Germany
The England squad went on a bike ride near their base in central GermanyCredit: Getty
A dog walker had to step aside to allow the Three Lions to pass
A dog walker had to step aside to allow the Three Lions to passCredit: Getty

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